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brine

noun

ˈbrīn

Definition of brine

as in sea

the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine

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Recent Examples of brine Add the lime juice and pickle brine, and mash with a fork until relatively smooth. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 Rockwood closed the mine in 1988 as lithium demand dried up and the company moved to more cost-effective brine deposits in other countries. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pickle brine, onion powder, and paprika until combined. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brine

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Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
As Hungary is landlocked, the lake is sometimes known as the country's internal sea, measuring nearly 80km long and about 14km wide at its widest point.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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Sculptural hems and peplums gave the clothes an underwater buoyancy, while naturalist David Attenborough’s voice supplied the ocean-conservation message.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Regulars return for the rooftop pool (imagine an early 1900s ocean liner), the Knightsbridge zip code, and its prime location across the street from Hyde Park.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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